Kari Paulsen ministered to the church she loved for almost 60 years. While her husband, Jan, the former president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, traversed a more public path, Kari’s role was most often behind the scenes. With her trademark warmth, wisdom, and humor, she worked alongside her husband in Africa, Europe, and the United States. Kari’s determination to follow God’s leading led to a life of adventure she’d never have foreseen. This article is exerpted from Kari’s book Against All Odds, available at adventistbookcenter.com.